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        Human Rights and Social Sustainability

        Put people at the center : Implement responsible business conduct with tailored strategies to build trust, resilience, and sustainable growth.

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        At KPMG, we empower organizations to thrive with responsible business practices. As human rights considerations and social topics become more relevant for companies, we are committed to helping businesses navigate the complexities of compliance and seize the opportunities with a people-centered approach.

        Our tailor-made services range from 

        • Integrating comprehensive human rights strategies across business operations
        • Navigating the complexities of the regulatory landscape 
        • Conducting sustainable human rights risk and impact assessments
        • Developing practical mitigation strategies
        • Facilitating meaningful stakeholder dialogue to foster trust and accountability 

        With our team of experts, we offer holistic support throughout your social sustainability journey to build stronger connections, increase resilience and unlock the potential for a sustainable and responsible growth in today’s complex global landscape.

        Silvan Jurt
        Silvan Jurt

        Partner, Head Corporate Sustainability Services

        KPMG Switzerland

        Eva Schöfer
        Eva Schöfer

        Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability Services

        KPMG Switzerland

        Why KPMG services?

        • Expertise and specialized knowledge

          Our deep and multidisciplinary expertise in human rights and social impact enables us to provide specialized knowledge and advanced proficiency in this field.

          Partnering with KPMG gives your organization the possibility to profit from this expertise, empowering you to design and implement strategies tailored to your specific needs. This collaboration ensures your decisions are informed by the latest industry insights and community perspectives.

        • Capacity building and learning

          At KPMG, we aim to accelerate your company’s understanding and implementation of human rights practices by providing the knowledge and tools necessary for impactful progress. We help anticipate challenges, address complexities, and implement proven frameworks and solutions.

          We also deliver customized training and capacity-building programs to enhance internal skills, helping your company to sustain and advance its human rights efforts well beyond our engagement.

        • Comprehensive approach and support

          You gain access to a broad network of experts who possess a deep understanding of the interplay between business and human rights. Addressing human rights and social impact topics demands a comprehensive and integrated approach that encompasses the entire organizational value chain.

          KPMG can help in assessing your current performance, identifying risks and impacts within your business operations, managing your supply chain by increasing transparency and resilience  , designing mitigation strategies, and enhancing reporting and assurance practices.

          Leveraging its extensive network of alliances, KPMG enables companies to access additional expertise, technologies, and resources to further strengthen their efforts. 

        • Stakeholder confidence and reputation building

          Collaborating with us enhances a company's credibility and trustworthiness among stakeholders, such as investors, clients, employees, and the general public. Embedding human rights into your corporate practices, can lead to a more positive work culture, improved reputation and strengthened relationships with key stakeholders.

          We can also support you in effectively communicating your human rights and sustainability achievements, enhancing transparency and trust in an organization's comprehensive ESG performance.

        Forces driving business action on human rights

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        Are these questions similar to the ones, your company currently struggles to answer?

        Reduced operational and financial risks

        • How can we effectively identify and prioritize human rights risks and opportunities across our value chain? 
        • How do we address and mitigate negative human rights impacts?

        Avoid costly disruptions, legal challenges, and compliance penalties by proactively addressing human rights risks in your value chain and business operations.

        Enhanced brand reputation and customer loyalty

        • What steps can we take to ensure transparency in our human rights engagement?
        • How does our approach to human rights affect our brand perception?

        Public interest on human rights performance of businesses is high. Human rights integrated into business operations builds trust and strengthens brand loyalty and reputation.

        Future-proof compliance with evolving regulations

        • How can we ensure that our policies evolve with the new Human Rights Due Diligence Regulations?
        • What regulatory frameworks apply when operating on a global level?

        As regulations tighten globally, businesses prepared with robust human rights strategies can easily adapt and avoid penalties.

        Access to new markets and investment opportunities

        • What strategies should we develop to strengthen our ESG profile?
        • Which reliable indicators and KPIs can we use to demonstrate our social commitments to investors?

        ESG-compliant companies get greater access to reduced cost of capital, providing more opportunities for sustainable growth.

        Strong stakeholder relationships and increased collaboration

        • How are we engaging with our stakeholders along the value chain?
        • What practices do we use to inclusively collaborate with them?

        Engaging with stakeholders through a human-rights lens fosters more resilient business relationships and increases opportunities for collaboration.

        Our approach to integrating Human Rights sustainably

        With our comprehensive, expert-driven approach, we ensure that human rights considerations are compliantly integrated into your business framework. Each solution is tailored to your needs and industry, emphasizing actionable measures, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.  Our service approach is built on three key pillars:

        1. Strategy and management systems for human rights
        2. Human Rights Due Diligence Framework
        3. Reporting and assurance

        We support your organization across the following three pillars – helping you build a robust and future-proof human rights engagement by:

        1. Strategy and management systems for human rights
          • Conducting maturity assessments and gap analyses to identify strengths and areas for improvement

          • Providing regulatory advisory to align your business with relevant compliance standards

          • Integrating human rights into governance structures and operational processes

          • Delivering tailored trainings and capacity building to equip employees with the knowledge to drive change
        2. Human Rights Due Diligence Framework
          • Mapping your supply chain and collecting relevant data to build sustainable supply chain management practices and ensure transparency

          • Conducting human rights risk and impact assessments to identify and evaluate the most significant risks and impacts across your operations and value chain

          • Developing tailored action plans with mitigation measures and remediation processes to address identified risks and negative impacts

          • Establishing monitoring and review systems, including the definition of relevant social KPIs to track progress and measure effectiveness

          • Facilitating structured stakeholder engagement  with NGOs, local communities, and on-the-ground experts throughout the due diligence process
        3. Reporting and assurance
          • Aligning your human rights reporting with international standards such as UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, and ESRS, and creating synergies with other ESG reporting obligations

          • Designing transparent communication strategies to strengthen internal and external reporting on human rights commitments and progress

          • Providing assurance services to validate your reported data and the effectiveness of your due diligence processes

        Ready to build a responsible future?

        Take the next step to integrate responsible practices and human rights into your business. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and explore how KPMG can support your human rights and sustainability goals.

        Meet our experts

        Silvan Jurt
        Silvan Jurt

        Partner, Head Corporate Sustainability Services

        KPMG Switzerland

        Eva Schöfer
        Eva Schöfer

        Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability Services

        KPMG Switzerland